50129 ZIP Code, Jefferson, IA
50129 is a ZIP code in Jefferson, Iowa in Greene County. It covers 165 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50107, 51462 and 50235. 5,014 people live here in 2,369 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $60,671, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 49.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jefferson, IA
- County: Greene County
- Land area: 165 sq mi
- Population: 5,014
- Median household income: $60,671
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,014 |
| Households | 2,369 |
| Median household income | $60,671 |
| Income per person | $39,802 |
| Median age | 49.4 |
| Homeowners | 77.0% |
| Median home value | $166,100 |
| Median rent | $760 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.4% |
| $100–150K | 17.7% |
| $150–200K | 8.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 14.3% |
| 75+ | 15.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.4% |
| Rented | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.1% |
| Townhome | 5.5% |
| 2–4 units | 8.6% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.9% |
| Mobile / other | 2.6% |
Businesses in 50129
176 business establishments with 1,816 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 28
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Retail Trade: 25
- Construction: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50107 — Grand Junction city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 51462 — Scranton city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50235 — Rippey city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 50064 — Dana city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50026 — Bagley city, IA (11.3 mi)
- 50128 — Jamaica city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50050 — Churdan city, IA (12 mi)
- 50031 — Beaver city, IA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 50129
- Jefferson, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Greene County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50129, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50129 in?
- 50129 is a Jefferson, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Jefferson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50129 in?
- 50129 is in Greene County.
- What is the population of 50129?
- About 5,014 people (±248), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,040.
- What is the median household income in 50129?
- $60,671 (±$4,198), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50129?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50129 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50129?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50107 (8.3 mi, Grand Junction), 51462 (9.2 mi, Scranton), 50235 (9.6 mi, Rippey), 50064 (10.1 mi, Dana), 50026 (11.3 mi, Bagley) and 50128 (11.6 mi, Jamaica).
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